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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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